Welcome to Julie Miliner.com
Author's Page
Thank you for your interest in my work. I've been
writing for a long time but just recently published my
first novel, The Magic and the Mayhem.
The Magic is about a man named John Drake. He, like
many men, participated in what I call fly-by-night
relationships when he was younger. The story begins
with a knock on his front door from a boy who says he
is one of the children he had during those years.
This is a story about how our lives are a measure of
circumstances and even though it seems easy to
ignore the most vulnerable aspects of those
circumstances, they must be traversed in order to
recognize the greater potential within us all.
John learns how to face his past and take
responsibility for his mistakes while giving his children
the kind of support they can only get from a father.
Author's Page
Thank you for your interest in my work. I've been
writing for a long time but just recently published my
first novel, The Magic and the Mayhem.
The Magic is about a man named John Drake. He, like
many men, participated in what I call fly-by-night
relationships when he was younger. The story begins
with a knock on his front door from a boy who says he
is one of the children he had during those years.
This is a story about how our lives are a measure of
circumstances and even though it seems easy to
ignore the most vulnerable aspects of those
circumstances, they must be traversed in order to
recognize the greater potential within us all.
John learns how to face his past and take
responsibility for his mistakes while giving his children
the kind of support they can only get from a father.
| The Magic and the Mayhem Meet the characters: John Drake - he's fine and he knows it but when he's forced to face his past he discovers there are things more valuable than Berber carpet and his prized vintage Corvette. Betts - she's smart as a whip and the best friend John could ever hope for. Lawrence - he's the friend from back in the day who will tell you when you're wrong but help you when no one else will. Nina - she can sang but she don't play! Mr. Monkey Love - He stink. Tiny - tiny he may be but at the end of the day he gets the job done. Meet all of the characters and enjoy the journey. Read an excerpt... |
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| A word about Self Publishing I chose to self publish The Magic and the Mayhem using www.lulu.com. Self publishing gives authors a tangible product so they can introduce their work to the world, get feedback, and strengthen their skills. Some people think its cheating and that it somehow invalidates an author's work but the more traditional publishing houses are virtually impossible to gain admittance to. It's obviously not impossible but getting into the game is like hitting the lottery. I recommend self publishing along with routinely submitting your work to reputable publishers but while you're waiting, keep writing! |
| Julie began her writing career in the seventh grade and was first published by Catalyst Magazine (Tina's Baptism) in 1990. She was born on Bergstrom Air Force Base (Austin, Texas) but soon moved with her military family to Chateauroux, France and eventually to Massachusetts, England, New York, Texas, and Georgia. She has written a number of short stories and published her first novel, The Magic and the Mayhemand the Mayhem, in 2008. Her second novel, Frank Lee, a story based on the life of her mother, born to a black mother and a white father in 1932 South Carolina, is scheduled for release in March 2009. Julie makes her home in metro Atlanta with her husband Daryl and their dog Zorro (Akita). She is the proud mother of two adult sons. |
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